Resort Comparison

Devil's Head vs Powder Mountain

The Verdict

Devil's Head leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Devil's Head

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Powder Mountain

123.1" average season

Best Terrain

Powder Mountain

8,464 acres to explore

Best Value

Devil's Head

$65 day pass

Easiest Access

Devil's Head

0.8h from MSN

Best Village Vibe

Devil's Head

Pleasant base area

Devil's Head

Wisconsin, USA

$$Independent

Powder Mountain

Utah, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

6.0

—

Walkability

7.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

7.5

4.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

500'

2,205'

—

Skiable Area

300 ac

8,464 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

167

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MSN

SLC

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.2h

—

Road Ease

8.5

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$65

$119

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Devil's Head

Wisconsin, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical500'

Skiable Area300 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails30

Getting There

AirportMSN

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.5

Cost

Day Pass$65

Cost TierModerate

Powder Mountain

Utah, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

6.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

4.5

Mountain

Vertical2,205'

Skiable Area8,464 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails167

Getting There

AirportSLC

Drive Time1.2h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$119

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Devil's Head

36"

avg season

2024-25 season

21.2" total

59%

Powder Mountain

123.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

115.2" total

94%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

123"62"0"

Devil's Head

Powder Mountain

Key Insights

Devil's Head excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and village atmosphere, while Powder Mountain offers more terrain for diverse skill levels. Devil's Head's ski school starting at age 3 may be decisive for families with young children.

Key Differences

Devil's Head's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Powder Mountain's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Devil's Head's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Powder Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Devil's Head's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Powder Mountain's (4.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Powder Mountain offers more terrain variety (8,464 acres vs 300 acres)
Devil's Head's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Powder Mountain starts at age 4

Best For

Devil's Head

Families with first-time skiers (good beginner terrain)
Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere

Powder Mountain

Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (8,464 acres)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

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Resort Comparison

Devil's Head vs Powder Mountain

The Verdict

Devil's Head leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Devil's Head

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Powder Mountain

123.1" average season

Best Terrain

Powder Mountain

8,464 acres to explore

Best Value

Devil's Head

$65 day pass

Easiest Access

Devil's Head

0.8h from MSN

Best Village Vibe

Devil's Head

Pleasant base area

Devil's Head

Wisconsin, USA

$$Independent

Powder Mountain

Utah, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

6.0

—

Walkability

7.0

5.0

—

Village Vibe

7.5

4.5

—

Mountain

Vertical

500'

2,205'

—

Skiable Area

300 ac

8,464 ac

—

Green Runs

25%

—

Trails

167

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

MSN

SLC

—

Drive Time

0.8h

1.2h

—

Road Ease

8.5

6.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$65

$119

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Devil's Head

Wisconsin, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

7.0

Village Vibe

7.5

Mountain

Vertical500'

Skiable Area300 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails30

Getting There

AirportMSN

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

8.5

Cost

Day Pass$65

Cost TierModerate

Powder Mountain

Utah, USA

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age4+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

6.0

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

4.5

Mountain

Vertical2,205'

Skiable Area8,464 ac

Green Runs25%

Trails167

Getting There

AirportSLC

Drive Time1.2h

Road Ease

6.0

Cost

Day Pass$119

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Devil's Head

36"

avg season

2024-25 season

21.2" total

59%

Powder Mountain

123.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

115.2" total

94%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

123"62"0"

Devil's Head

Powder Mountain

Key Insights

Key Differences

Devil's Head's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Powder Mountain's (6.0), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Devil's Head's walkability score (7.0) exceeds Powder Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Devil's Head's family village atmosphere score (7.5) exceeds Powder Mountain's (4.5), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Powder Mountain offers more terrain variety (8,464 acres vs 300 acres)
Devil's Head's ski school accepts children from age 3, while Powder Mountain starts at age 4